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Platinum(II) chloride

Chemical compound
Platinum(II) chloride is the chemical compound PtCl₂. It is an important precursor used in the preparation of other platinum compounds. It exists in two crystalline forms, but the main properties are somewhat similar: dark brown, insoluble in... Wikipedia
Formula: PtCl2
Molar mass: 265.99 g/mol
Solubility: insoluble in alcohol, ether; soluble in HCl, ammonia
Density: 6.05 g/cm³
Melting point: 1,078°F (581°C)
Boiling point: decomposes
3D model (JSmol): monomer: Interactive image; hexamer: Interactive image